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Running 3X, Full Body Weights 3X per week
I am 28, 6'5, 224 lbs. I have been running regularly for nearly a year now. I love it. I am currently training for my first half marathon. Here is my routine, and I would appreciate any thoughts. I have searched the internet high and low, and the amount of information about running and weight lighting is limited. It seems…
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I LOVE MFP
I have been at this consistently for just over 3 months. I have used this site on and off for close to 3 years. It is by far the simplest/easiest way to lose weight. Yes, it does take time and it is not an overnight success. I have lost over 20 lbs in 3 months, and have not felt deprived whatsoever. I owe a lot of thanks…
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Advice on strength training routine
I would like any input on my beginning strength training plan. I am in the beginning stages of training for a sprint triathlon, and I am looking to build a little muscles while doing it. I included some leg exercises but would like to know more. Here is what I do during my two sessions per week: I would really appreciate…
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Logging Yard Work/Cycling Commute
I have been trying to find an answer to this question, but everything I have found seems to contradict itself. I am having a question regarding what to log as exercise, and what not to log. I currently have my activity level set to Sedentary. My two issues are yardwork I do for a neighbor, typically 3-4 times a week, and…
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Juicing and Tracking Calories
I am hoping somebody on this wonderful board can help me with a question. I have recently taken up juicing my own veggies and fruits. I really enjoy it, and have incorporated it into a daily ritual. I am not doing a cleanse or detox or anything of that sort, it is just a way for me to get plenty of fruits and veggies. My…
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Completed WK 5 Day 3!!!
I just got back from the dreaded Week 5 Day 3 run, which is 20 minutes of straight running. I have been dreading this run, but after reading all of the other posts about about to conquer it, felt ready to go this morning. I set a good pace, kept myself motivated (i.e yelling motivational tips to myself at times lol) It's…
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White Potato Recipe
I am trying to find something to do with the load of potatoes I have. I did a search and could only find good sweet potato recipes. Anybody have suggestion for white russet potatoes? I may just make potato salad and go light on the mayo and use more mustard.
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Walking to the grocery store
I decided last night that I was going to make a homemade pizza to satisfy this insane pizza craving. Later that evening, I thought of a great idea. I decided to walk to the grocery store early the next morning to buy the ingredients. I just got back from doing this, and it worked great. The grocery store is only about a…
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Interesting Observation
I ate/drank like crap over the weekend and didn't exercise one second. I am not proud of this, but I made sure to log everything and everyday. What is most interesting to me is that I was only over by and avg of 290 calories each day, with Saturday being the worst day @ -720. I realize that this isn't a GREAT thing as I…
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Addicted to MFP
I have been on this site now for I think about a month. It has completely changed the way I eat and think about food, and most importantly, makes me conscious of everything I put into my body. This is not a bad thing. However, I am a little concerned with how much time I spend on this site :) I am constantly checking the…
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Plan on going to Happy Hour tonight - Protein Powder ?
I have decided it's official, I am "rewarding" myself by going for a couple of drinks after work. I haven;t been down in a long time, and miss some of the friends and times there. I am eating very well today, watching my calories, and including everything I drink tonight. Here is my question: Since I would like to eat a…
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Getting Protein Tonight
I have recently lowered my carb percentage to 30 percent, in an attempt to lose weight., but getting enough protein is tough! I need close to 60 grams to fulfill my goal today. I just snacked on a can of tuna and Whey protein in water. Is it bad to eat a bunch of protein before bed or anything? I need some sort of advice…
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HRM tells me I burned 700 calories?!
Well I programmed my new HRM yesterday and was able to use it correctly today. I decided to restart C25K and started with week 2, since it has been a little while since I last ran. When I got done, my HRM is telling me I burned close to 700 calories! No way can that be right, right?? I checked my weight setting, it is…
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Calculating calories burned based on Heart Rate
I do apologize, as I am sure this has been asked before. I searched, and searched, but again cannot just get a straight answer. Here is where fellow MFPers come in :) I got a new HRM today, didn't realize I had to set it up first in order to track calories (dumb me) but I did know my target HR so I just went with that and…
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Not Losing Weight
I hate to do this, as I don't want to be that person who freaks out about the scale, but I am getting frustrated. I have bee logging for about a month I think, eating within my alloted calories for the most part, making sure to log everything. Problem is, the scale does not seem to be moving. I don't have access to a…
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Workout Ideas
Okay, here is my issue. I hit the gym pretty hard today, jump rope, basketball, stair master, totaling 1 hour of cardio. Strength training included lat pull downs, seated rows, tri-pushdowns, push ups, reverse ab crunches, regular crunches. I need to come up with an idea for exercise tomorrow. My options are fairly limited…
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Eating Past 8pm?`
Everybody has heard that it is not a good idea to eat past a certain time period. Most agree with 7 or 8pm I believe. What I am trying to find out is, what is wrong with it? I have never found good information regarding the science behind it. My dad and step mom eat dinner around 8 or 9 every night, and my dad is one of…
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Just Eating
I am curious about others have had success with staying full longer when you sit down and eat ONLY. I used to be a big eat and read the paper type, but since I have focused strictly on eating at the table, I seem to be satisfied more quickly. Anybody else try this?
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Chin Up/Pull Up bar for tall people?
I am 6'6 and want to find out if a doorway chin up bar will work? I have been looking online but have found conflicting answers. Anybody have any ideas? Are the any other products or ways I could do a pull up at home?
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P90X Questions
Okay, I know there have been many threads on this. I have one specific question regarding p90X. I live on the thirdfloor of an apartment building, so I have people living below me. Do I need to be concerned with a lot of jumping around and making a lot of noise? I am not THAT concerned about it, but am just curious about…
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P90X Questions
Okay, I know there have been many threads on this. I have one specific question regarding p90X. I live on the thirdfloor of an apartment building, so I have people living below me. Do I need to be concerned with a lot of jumping around and making a lot of noise? I am not THAT concerned about it, but am just curious about…
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Weightlifting Question
I could really use some advice. The gym at my apartment complex is quite limited when it comes to it's weight machine. It is your standard all in one machine. The chest press part of it is broken, so that is out of the question. What I am currently doing is 3 sets of each: Seated Row, Bicep Curl, & Lat Pull Downs. 15 reps…
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My success with Oatmeal
This is something I feel deserves to be shared. I have always heard of how great Oatmeal is for you and how much fiber it contains. However, I have always struggled to get through a bowl more than once a week. Since I have started using mfp, I have rededicated myself to eating oatmeal. About two weeks ago, I bought a bunch…
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Broke College Student
Well, I have come here once again for advice. I am hitting one of those periods in life where there just isn't much money lying around at the end of each month. I am a full time college student, who just lost his full time job. I have worked a few jobs here and there to make ends meet. Anyways, I am looking for any advice…
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Calories in Deep Fried Turkey?
Does anybody have the answer to this question? I can't seem to find a very definitive answer anywhere! I am trying to log the best I can, and hoping to get an estimate. Hope everybody has a GREAT Thanksgiving!
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Grrr...Just got home to the family and pigged out
I arrived at my mom's house for the holidays, and while talking to family I have just been pigging out. Not making good choices at all, it's like a nervous habit or something. Everybody eating chips and cookies, and I so badly want to just say "it's the holidays, screw it" Regardless, I am still logging. I just did, which…
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Jump rope on non-running days?
I have been researching and debating this topic for a little while now. I am currently doing C25K, almost on week 4. My problem is, I would like to do some cardio on non-running days. My apartment complex has a small gym that includes a treadmill,stair master, small stationary bike, and an elliptical. It also has a…
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Recovering from a bad eating day
Hi all, first time posting. I would like to know how everybody out there likes to recover from a bad day of eating? Yesterday, I got hired for a new job so I decided to go out an celebrate. One thing led to another, drinks were consumed at the bar, which turned into 4, ordered out....etc. I did make sure to track my…
